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M4.2 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 04:16:01 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 182 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
2c23448949579c8ff54a26ec90d8997a9b33929b
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
182.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 04:16:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Chiapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.48600, -92.22900
Temperature
16.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182 km
Intermediate
182 km
182 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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